June 30, 2017 :  The forest supervisor has elevated the Fire Danger level from "High" to "Very High".  There is no change in the current policy regarding campfires:  "Elevating the fire danger enhances public awareness that wildfire probability increases as temperatures rise and brush dries out. Despite the change, there are no new campfire restrictions. Open wood and charcoal fires will still be permitted in approved “developed” campgrounds and picnic areas where a steel ring or stoves are provided. Propane or jellied gas stoves and grills are permitted in non-developed areas with a valid California Campfire Permit. Smoking is allowed in enclosed vehicles or developed recreation sites only."

Week of June 26:  This week is the start of the extended July 4th holiday.  The Crystal Lake visitor center will be staffed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday July 4 - we are in need of extra volunteers on these days because of predicted high volume of usage.

Week of May 29:  June 3 is National Trails Days, click here for more info.

Memorial Day weekend was very high visitor usage, USFS reports 16 tons of trash removed from the forest for that weekend.

Week of May 15: Advised by Forest Service that will be opening loop E & I for Memorial Day Weekend.

Week of May 8:  President is reviewing status of recent National Monument additions.  Considering removing Monument status from 5 locations.   The public comment period has started and runs til July 10. Here is the link to the announcement in the Federal Register:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/11/2017-09490/review-of-certain-national-monuments-established-since-1996-notice-of-opportunity-for-public-comment

Week of May 1: May staffing at Crystal Lake Visitor Center:  We would like to have two volunteers at the VC for each day of Memorial Day Weekend.  Contact Tom if you can help.

Week of April 23: No new messages.

Week of April 16: No new messages.

Week of April 9: Monthly meeting will be on Tuesday April 18.  Usual location in Glendora at 7:00 p.m.

Week of April 1: No new messages.

Week of March 26: Watershed Restoration event on Sat. April 8. Meet at 8:00 at SG Cyn. Ed. Center.  Leaders needed; contact Freddie.

Week of March 19: Monthly meeting on Tuesday in Glendora at 7:00 p.m.

Week of March 12: Refresher Training for experienced volunteers: Sat. 8-12 at Arcadia office; Sun. 8-12 at SG Cyn. Ed. Center.

Week of March 5:  Leaders needed on Saturday for Watershed Restoration Event. Meet at 8:00 at SG Env. Ed. Center.  Confirm to Freddie if planning to attend.

Week of February 26:  No new messages.

Week of February  19:  When severe storms are predicted all volunteer activity in the Forest may be suspended.  Watch for email notifications from the Forest Service.

Week of February 12:  Next general meeting is on Tuesday the 21st at 7:00 in Glendora.

Week of February 5:   The new 2018 annual Adventure Passes have arrived and we will begin selling at Crystal Lake on Saturday.

Week of January 28:  No new messages.

Week of January 22:  The new (2018) Adventure Passes will not be available until late February. The expiration dates of all 2017 passes have been extended for one month.

Week of January 15:  General meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Glendora.

Week of January 8: The Adventure Pass will not be required on Monday, January 16, in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Week of January 1:  Annual Adventure Passes are not yet available from the central office.  We will have them at Crystal Lake as soon as we receive our shipment.

2017

Week of December 25:  Starting Jan. 1 we will be selling the new annual Adventure Pass with 2018 expiration dates.

Week of December 18:  No new messages.

Week of December 11:  No new messages.

Week of December 4:  Due to the holidays there will be no business meeting in December.

Week of November 27:  Expect winter conditions in the mountains.  Watch for ice on roads and trails.

Week of November 20:  Send comments on Cattle Canyon Improvement Projects by November 30.

Week of November 13:  General meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Glendora.

Week of November 6:  No Adventure Pass required on Friday Nov. 11 (Veterans Day).

Week of October 30:  No new messages.

Week of October 23:  Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Sat. Nov. 5 at Arcadia office.

Week of October 16: No new messages.

Week of October 9:  Monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Week of October 2:  Be alert when on trail patrol.  Rifle hunting season for deer starts Oct. 8 and continues for 30 days.

Week of September 25:  We are now filling assignments for work at Crystal Lake in October.  If you have a preference contact Tom ASAP.

Week of September 18:  Volunteer hours for Fiscal Year 2016-17 need to be turned in to Patrick.  Deadline is October 5.

Week of September 11:  Next general meeting is Tuesday Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Week of September 4:  The Fire Danger Level has been raised to EXTREME.

Week of August 20:  No new messages.

Week of August 21:  Leaders needed for Watershed Restoration event on Sept. 24.  Meet at S.G. Canyon Environmental Ed. Center at 8:00 a.m.  Contact Freddie.

Week of August 14:  No new messages.

Week of August 7:  Our monthly general meeting will be on Tuesday August 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Week of July 31:  No new messages.

Week of July 24:  Contact Tom ASAP if you wish to pick an August date to work at Crystal Lake Visitor Center.

Week of July 17:  No new messages.

Week of July 10:  General meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Week of July 3: No new messages.

Week of June 26:  We are currently planning the July schedule for assignments at Crystal Lake Visitor Center.  Contact Tom if there are particular days you want to work.

Week of June 19:  No new messages.

Week of June 12:  Next general meeting is on Tuesday (6-21-16) in Glendora.

Week of June 5:  Adventure Pass will not be required on Saturday (6-11) in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day.